Nervous and integumentary system

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the nervous system?

• to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

• to protect the body from harm.

• to identify pain and begin healing.

• to break down food.

Parts of the Nervous System

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Multiple Choice

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

Integumentary System

aka: The Skin

Integumentary System

Includes all the external coverings of the body,

including the skin, nails & hair

Multiple Choice

The integumentary system is made up of the ---

• Skin, Muscle, and Bone

• Hair, Nails, and Sweat

• Nails, Hair, and Skin

• 3 layers of tissue

Functions of the Skin

• Protection - covers bones & muscles; protects them from external environment

• Sensory Response - detects texture & temperature & sense pain

• Temperature Regulation - controls body temperature by lowering it through sweating or releasing thermal energy from blood vessels

• Production of Vitamin D - helps skin absorb calcium & phosphorus & promotes the growths of bones

• Elimination - eliminates water, salts & other wastes through skin pores

Word Cloud

What is one function of the skin? Answer in one or two words.

Epidermis

• Outermost layer of skin & makes direct contact with outside environment

• Produces melanin (pigment that protects body by absorbing some of Sun's damaging UV rays

Dermis

• Thick layer of skin that gives skin strength, nourishment & flexibility

• Contains sweat glands, blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles & muscles

Fatty Layer

• Innermost layer of skin insulates the body, acts as protective padding & stores energy

Multiple Choice

The top layer of the skin is called the ---

• dermis

• oil gland

• subcutaneous fat

• epidermis

Multiple Choice

What are the three main layers of the skin?

• The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous fat

• The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous glands

• The dermis, the sebaceous glands , and the subcutaneous fat

• The follicles, the dermis, and the epidermis

Bruises

Injury where blood vessels in

the skin are broken but

the skin is not cut or opened;

Changes color as it heals

Cuts

A break in one or more

layers of the skin

Burns

Damage to the skin caused by touching hot objects, extremely cold objects, chemicals, radiation, electricity, or friction

Healthy Skin

The Sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause permanent damage to

the skin, including wrinkles, dry skin & skin cancer.

Multiple Choice

____ is the coloring in skin and is found in the epidermis.

• Melanin

• Oil

• Perspiration

• Pores

Skin & Homeostasis

• Skin & circulatory system work together & help regulate body temperature

• Skin works with nervous & muscular systems to help body react to stimuli

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a function of the skin?

• Eliminates Waste
• Produces Calcium
• Protects Body
• Maintains Body Temperature

Multiple Choice

In which order do the layers of skin occur from the outside to the inside of your body.

• Dermis, Epidermis, Subcutaneous fat

• Subcutaneous fat, Dermis, Epidermis

• Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous fat

• Epidermis, Subcutaneous fat, Dermis